Post help for A axis

[EZ3PUTT]

We have 2 Mori Seiki verticle mills with Tsudakoma rotary tables on them. I would like to modify the post to clamp the A in position (M10) and unclamp (M11)at the end of the tool sequence. So 2 questions come to mind. 1) what do I need to do to the post to accomplish this and 2)how do I keep the post from applying these clamping commands for the rare occasion when we use the A axis simotaniousley with other Axii. The post we are using is MPFAN that a former employee with the help of our local Mastercam rep. had modified for our machines. Using mill Ver. 8.1. I must admit that post tweaks are new to me, but I do know from reading here that it is good practice to copy the post and make changes rather than try and change the original post. I appreciate any help or comments my fellow mastercamers have to offer.

[Camdude®]

it is definately doable, you can use the misc. integers to create a switch to activate or deactivate the command. that way you can use it when you want. i would recomend that you contact your dealer for help as this is not the easiest edit to make for a new post writer.

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Hey ez,

 

You may want to try MPMaster available here MPMaster Download

 

Out of the box with a switch it does what you want.

 

JM2C

[EZ3PUTT]

Thanks James. I'll take a look at it on Monday.